I’ve been to Penang a few times, and I’ve always stayed in Georgetown, since after all, that’s the center of the island and that’s where the places I wanted to go are. But for a change, I decided to stay in the coastal Batu Ferringhi and chose Holiday Inn Resort Penang. LOCATION Holiday Inn Resort Read More
Stay: Asia
ibis Saigon South: Affordable Rooms, International Standards
Since we had a packed schedule in Ho Chi Minh, we wanted an affordably-priced hotel of international standards that would serve as our base. We chose ibis Saigon South, which despite being a little off-center, is still accessible from everything we needed to go to. LOCATION Situated in District 7, ibis Saigon South is near Read More
Premier Hotel Tsubaki Sapporo: Great Rooms, Excellent Service
In my three days in Sapporo, Hokkaido, I had the pleasure of staying at Premier Hotel Tsubaki Sapporo, a five-star property that boasts of 322 guestrooms, as well as six restaurants and bars. Aside from its ideal location, its rooms and service lived up to my expectations. LOCATION The hotel is located a kilometer away Read More
Conrad Manila: A First Look
The Hilton brand may have left us for now (it’ll make a comeback as per reports), but Hilton Worldwide, in partnership with SM Hotels and Conventions, opened up another member of its luxury portfolio, Conrad Manila. Here’s what we know about it and its opening. Read more… ABOUT CONRAD Conrad Hotels and Resorts is a Read More
Bluewater Panglao: A Luxurious Escape in Bohol
It was a few days shy before summer officially started, yet we were yearning for the beach already. Luckily, we had planned a trip to Bohol, and so we found ourselves booked for a luxurious escape at the beautiful Bluewater Panglao. Read more… LOCATION Bluewater Panglao is located in a secluded portion of the island Read More